Jay Eats Worldwide

During the time I attended school in San Jose, I would drive past Gilroy and the Garlic Festival all the time.  When I'd hear someone talk about the Garlic Festival, I would often think about the time I lived in Northern California.   It's been years since I've been to the Gilroy Garlic Festival, but I am sure its grown since my last visit.  Back then, items such as garlic pasta, garlic sausage, and even garlic ice cream were sold.  I'm sure some of the items are still the same, but I'm sure there are a lot of new ones too. So I was very interested to see what Chaya Venice has to offer during their 19th Annual Garlic Fair (until August 31, 2014) See What Jay Eats...  Bagna Cauda with Grilled Country Bread A warm dish with slow cooked garlic, olive oil, butter, cream, with anchovies, thyme, and rosemary. This is the way  to begin a garlic dinner! But first, something from the bar Devilish Mary Casamigo...

Just a few minutes Northeast of Downtown Los Angeles is the historic Eagle Rock neighborhood, home to  Occidental College, where President Barack Obama, Academy Award winning actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck, and actor Luke Wilson attended. Just South of Occidental College, there's a hidden neighborhood off the beaten path on York Blvd in Highland Park.  Notables on this street are (just to name a few):  Cafe de Leche (iced horchata), Scoops (brown bread ice cream), Donut Friend (create your own donut), Galcos Old World Grocery (hard to find, old time soda pop & candy), and Maximiliano (Italian).  Another reason to come to Highland Park is Sonny's Hideaway. From the outside, this nondescript green colored building with a small sign "Sonny's Hideaway" as you walk up to the red door, you'd never guess this was waiting inside. I was invited to this hideaway to taste their Summer Menu But first, let's head over to the bar and see ...

Was talking to someone the other night about unique cocktails and directed her to this post.  When she told me that she couldn't find it, I realized that it wasn't posted yet.  Oops!   Still having issues that summer is over...  Los Angeles Magazine "Social Hour" Cliff's Edge in  Silver Lake June 5, 2013 Tonight was highlighting  the creative talents of  Master Mixologist Matt Biancaniello  Tonight's Special Drink Menu  Of the special drinks tonight, I had two of them, it was a school night...  Master Mixologist Matt Biancaniello It was two deep at the bar, so I had a feeling I was in for something special. Especially when I heard that he foraged a lot of the ingredients himself. Summer Forrest Punch Cactus and Carrot Blossom Infused Art of the Age Sage, Batavia Arrack, Fresh Blueberry Juice, and Turmeric. I love blueberry juice and this punch had a nice summer f...